Advanced Manufacturing Operations Technician at Mission Systems – Pittsfield, Massachusetts
About This Position
ID: 2026-71121
US-MA-Pittsfield
Required Clearance: Secret
Posted Date: 2/25/2026
Category: Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
Basic Qualifications
Associate’s degree or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
Responsibilities for this Position
Help make the technologies, products and services that make a difference. That’s the opportunity that’s waiting for you at General Dynamics Mission Systems. We help our nation’s heroes keep our nation safe by creating solutions so advanced, they redefine innovation for the world. It’s an amazing challenge. And it’s waiting for you now.
We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers’ missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between.
In our collaborative environment, you’ll perform functions associated with all manufacturing operations, including working with engineers in developing process procedures, assembly instructions, process set-up, preventive maintenance and/or calibration tasks. We’ll rely on the Advanced Manufacturing Operations Technician to use sophisticated programs/software to author and issue work plans and/or collect and evaluate operating data to conduct online adjustments to products, instruments or equipment as well as determine and develop methods and procedures to execute, control, or modify the manufacturing process.
- Technologies that aren’t just top-notch, they’re often top-secret
- A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next
- Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered
- An Associate’s degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
- Ability to troubleshoot manufacturing systems and process issues to root cause and seek out opportunities for process improvement
- Ability to install, qualify, maintain, and repair line manufacturing equipment
- Creative thinking with the ability to problem solve
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
Salary Note
This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.
Combined Salary Range
USD $31.14 - USD $33.40 /Hr.
Company Overview
General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
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